Samsung unveils new notebook Series 9
Amman, February 7, 2012
Samsung Electronics, a global leader in digital media, unveiled the second generation of the Samsung Notebook Series 9 at the recent International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
The new Series 9 features the world’s thinnest and most compact chassis, a statement said.
Its unique design and innovative engineering breaks all common perceptions of premium notebook PCs. Key components such as the LCD panel, keyboard, motherboard, cables, fans and battery have been customised with precision to fit into the Series 9’s extra flat single shell body, it added.
“The new Samsung Notebook Series 9 represents the ultimate in Samsung craftsmanship towards precision engineering and premium design. The new Series 9 embodies the originality and heritage of its predecessor while eliminating unnecessary factors,” said Seongwoo Nam, executive vice president and head of the IT Solutions Business at Samsung Electronics.
“The refined aerodynamic design of the new Series 9 represents the best of Samsung’s design with top performance and functionality.”
Samsung’s MaxScreen technology has been implemented to minimize the bezel size while maximizing the screen up to an inch more.
For the first time, the new Samsung Series 9 offers the world’s thinnest and most compact 15-inch premium notebook, featuring a vivid 15-inch display fitted into a stylish 14-inch chassis.
The truly flat 14.9mm (0.58 inch) thin design weighing 1.59kg (3.5 lbs) makes the 15-inch Series 9 almost 50 per cent more compact than any existing 15-inch thin and light notebooks, the statement said.
The 13-inch Series 9 measures only 12.9mm (0.5 inch) and weighs 1.16kg (2.6 lbs) – 28 per cent smaller than its previous model.
Power and performance are assured with a 2nd generation Intel Core i5/i7 processor, 4GB/8GB memory and 128GB/256GB SSD. Thanks to Samsung Fast Solutions, the new Series 9 boots in 9.8 seconds, Fast Start ensures a 1.4-second wake-up while Fast Browsing provides a 2-times faster web browsing.
Also, the new 15-inch Series 9’s battery lasts up to 10 hours, the statement said. – TradeArabia News Service